A beautiful park - I used to go here a lot at one time. It's a lovely place to relax in after being…read morein the busy city! There are many mature and tall trees, fountains, a lake, and statues too, such as the one of Victor Emmanuel 2. The park also has an archeological area where lots of ancient tombs have been found.

Unfortunately I have only visited these gardens in the winter and thus in the snow. However,…read moredespite this these are a pleasant airy space in the city. They are a necessary break from the miles of road, stone and buildings of the city. A welcome place to temporarily escape.

Really fun day out(side)! We ventured up to the park on Easter Sunday with our dog. Yep, they were…read moreopen on Easter in Italy. Already earning brownie points. They are also dog friendly. Score, again. You park at the top of the town and walk down to the main entrance. Your GPS will try to convince you to drive all the way down. Don't do it! The road becomes very narrow and pretty much pedestrian only. Once at the entrance, you pay the entry fee (€6 per person as of April 2019), grab a map and set out to explore. They have three trails in the park. Green is the easy one and takes you past two really impressive waterfalls. They say it takes 30 minutes but we spent about an hour with breaks, photo ops, our dog's desire to smell everything, etc. Red is medium and black is difficult. We stuck to the green trail this visit but hope to tackle the red one next time. There is a small cafe in the park that serves cold drinks, ice cream and a few other snacks. They even have a little gift shop where I was super excited to find a magnet to add to our collection.

Came back to the park for a European food festival. Lots of vendors from all around Europe as…read moreindicated by their flags. Clean seating & smart toilets too. Im not hungry but the smells are reeling me in... we passed Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Polish, German .... Candy, pastry, spices food stands. A lot of food was cooking & it all looked wonderful. I didn't realize this is the only green space in Bologna and am told it gets enjoyed.

And amazing place we were stand by the beauty in all of the architecture that is in the area. I…read morestrongly recommend seeing this in your lifetime

This is one of my favorite places in Padova! Beautiful oval…read moreshaped park with a fountain in the center and four grass sections with trees divided by the walking paths. A great place to walk around or even just hang out for the afternoon or at night. We always used to meet up with friends here when we wanted to hang out but not necessarily go to a bar--you can even bring your own wine or beer to the park. I have many fond memories here and will always go back to the park when I return to visit Padova

The one thing I'm quite proficient at in Venice is getting lost. Virtually as soon as I start…read moreambulating I'm done for. One nice thing about this park is it's so close to the Piazzale Roma that it's impossible to become displaced; simply amble across the bridge toward the center of Venice and you've arrived. In addition, for a small garden, it has a fair amount of seating, grass, and shade when succumbing to an afternoon nap. It's definitely worth a quick stop before roaming aimlessly as you venture from the Piazzale Roma toward more notable sites in Venice.

We visited Terme di Giunone while on vacation from California, and it was such a wonderful…read moresurprise! My 4 kids (17, 15, 12 and 10) wanted a break from the beach and after some quick research we ended up at Terme di Giunone. Tucked away in the countryside with beautiful greenery and the sound of cicadas all around, it felt so peaceful yet fun for the kids. Super affordable, plenty of space, free parking, free lounge chairs, and even a great snack bar. The water slides were a huge hit (no swim cap required there, which our kids loved. Caps ARE required for all other pools). A perfect break from Lake Garda. We're so glad we made the drive, highly recommend !

On our last full day in Verona, one of the last attractions we visited was Giardino Giusti. Listed…read moreas one of the top attractions in Verona on TripAdvisor, it's not to be missed! There is an entry fee or you can get a discount (if you visit enough spots) by purchasing a Verona card ahead of time. Giardino Giusti is a nice botanical garden. Like other botanical gardens I've visited, it's really all about taking in the beauty of nature. This will include well-manicured trees, plants, and maybe some animals. Giusti has a lot to see including statues and picturesque views of the city. There's also a labyrinth. I'm personally not a fan of them but it's one of the activities you can enjoy. There's even a ballet school for kids that has classes inside. Talk about a picturesque location for some ballet lessons! They give you a nice map with your entrance fee. Either follow it or wander around to check out all of the sights.

Totally worth the visit. You have access to the garden and grand upstairs rooms. My fav was the…read moreHorseshoe Room, all the furniture had horseshoe elements. Thank you Giusti family for showing off your high ceiling rooms, furniture, artwork, frescos, and extensive collections. It's about a 15 minute walk from the Arena, across the scenic river.

Incredible! You can go here to observe and hear the races while walking through a beautiful park…read moreand visiting the Senna memorial. Special and a great way to experience Italian family life. Free, and parking can be found in many areas.

What a great park. Right next to the Dino & Enzo Ferrari race track. Who knew? The circuit of…read moreasphalt and man made is bordered by lush green and a wonderful river going through. On a nice spring day it's great to relax here right after a race to avoid the rush of everyone leaving the area

This is a lovely, massive park that butts up against the old town of Parma. The trees offer…read morebeautiful shade, parts for biking and water fountains can found throughout. It reminded us of a rough around the edges Central Park that with a little activation would be something magic. Great spot to snag some green space and shade or roll out a picnic. Fifteen minute walk from the train station and ten minute walk from the heart of Old Town Parma. Fair warning for all my single ladies, this seemed to be a hot spot for hoards of groups of homeless men - maybe not the most ideal for a single female at night.